Beckaly Franks

Co-owner and bartender at The Pontiac

One of the biggest lessons for me was to appreciate what I have and where I am. Since moving to Hong Kong seven years ago, I've worked and travelled nonstop, really making no time for myself. When The Pontiac was forced to close temporarily due to government restrictions, I was finally able to set up my life here and take it all in. The beauty of Hong Kong, from its jungles to its underground music, has made me fall more in love with the city than I ever gave myself the chance to imagine. Many people are anxious and eager to travel, which I understand; for me, I'm happy and grateful to be where I am.